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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 327.96 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 327.96 and 74.32 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 327.96 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/327.96 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 327.96 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 24,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373.99/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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